Nole can claim the top if he reaches finals in Paris. There are also other scenarios. If Rafa does not take the title at Roland Garros, Novak will reach the no.1 with any performance at the second Grand Slam of the season..

Novak became the first player to qualify for 2011 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London which will take place at The O2 Arena from 20-27 November. In the ATP race list, which leads to the final season event, the best Serbian tennis player has 6,975 points.